Chestnut-crested Cotinga vs Black-headed Berryeater
Ampelion rufaxilla compared with Carpornis melanocephala
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Chestnut-crested Cotinga | Black-headed Berryeater |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ampelion rufaxilla | Carpornis melanocephala |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cotingidae | Cotingidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.2 cm (9.1 in) | 21.9 cm (8.6 in) |
| Weight | 72.75 g (2.57 oz) | 64.26666666666667 g (2.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Chestnut-crested Cotinga
Near Threatened
Black-headed Berryeater
About These Birds
Black-headed Berryeater
The Black-headed Berryeater is a near-threatened, medium-sized cotinga with a glossy black head, vivid green upperparts, and yellow-green underparts in the male. It is endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, inhabiting the interior of humid lowland and foothill forest, where it is rarely seen. It feeds primarily on berries and fruits in the forest canopy, moving slowly and deliberately.